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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.33, 1,313.51 and 464.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.33, 1,313.51 and 464.47 is: 696.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.33 : 1,313.51 = 464.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.33/1,313.51 = 464.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.33x = 1,313.51 × 464.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.33x = 610,085.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,085.99/875.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.98

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